Rules for public access paths near shorelines and mountains

(a) Location and alignment. The location and alignment shall be consistent with the intent and purpose of this article and shall implement the intent and purpose of the general plan and development plan of the city; and consider the topography; other existing access locations; lot layout; access connections; zoning and uses of the properties on and within the surrounding area; safety; traffic circulation; effect on the surrounding area; areawide traffic; and conform to the standards and requirements of the department of parks and recreation of the city. (b) Subdivision of land. The director shall determine the location and alignment of the public access for pedestrian travel on subdivision of land, upon consultation with the director of parks and recreation or other governmental agencies affected by such public access. (c) Multiple-family development. All multiple-family development building permits along or affecting public access near the shoreline or mountain areas shall be reviewed by the director of parks and recreation of the city. When it is determined by the director of parks and recreation that adequate public access is already provided, the director of parks and recreation shall notify the director of planning and permitting for approval of the building permit. When it is determined that adequate access is not provided, the developer shall dedicate land for public access by right-of-way in fee or easement as a condition precedent to approval of the building permit. (d) Width of public access. The minimum width of such public access shall be 12 feet, except as otherwise approved by the director upon consultation with the director of parks and recreation. )